The Top Fashion Influencers Of 2018 Have Been Revealed

London-based global fashion search platform Lyst has just revealed 2018’s top fashion influencers. Connecting 80 million shoppers with leading fashion designers each year, the platform that has revolutionised the way we shop orchestrated a mammoth effort to scope out the trends that make us tick, the brands we follow religiously, and the celeb influencers whose wardrobes we aspire to.

Lyst tracked over 100 million searches, views and mentions, and even combed through all of our (sometimes admittedly desperate) 1am queries on the perfect bucket bag/chunky sneaker/checked blazer to come up with the goods.

Here, we take a look at Lyst’s top three ultra-influencers and their big fashion moments.

1. Kylie Jenner

The 21-year-old beauty mogul set to become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire ranks in at numero uno. According to Lyst, Kylie has single-handedly driven more than two million searches this year alone. Remember Kylie’s 80s-inspired pink Dundas creation she rocked for her 21st this year? In the 48 hours after the first images of the satin-clad Jenner surfaced, searches for ‘pink dresses’ increased by 107%.

Kylie is spotted in a red-hot mini Alexander Wang dress at New York dining hot-spot, Carbone.

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Kylie pays homage to her designer-of-choice by donning a dramatic Alexander Wang gown, craftily selected for the 2018 Met Gala.

2. Kim Kardashian

Fervent lover of the form-fitting dress and jumpsuit, Kylie’s big sis Kim Kardashian has ranked in at number two. Kim’s iconic wardrobe transformation has included barely-there leggings, a hearty dose of latex and swoon-worthy over-the-knee suede boots that became winter 2018’s must-have item.

3. Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex’s modern, elegant style has landed her fittingly in third position. While it is well-known that Meghan’s mere act of wearing a designer garment renders a sharp uplift in sales, we didn’t realise the extent of her global reign – Lyst has revealed that brands worn by the American style-icon experience a +200% increase in search demand in the week following.

Meghan sparkles in a glamorous sequined top and skirt by demi-couture designer Safiyaa at the Royal Variety Performance earlier this month.

Meghan Markle re-wore an Antonio Berardi dress in Auckland that made its first appearance when she attended a 2017 polo match with Prince Harry.

The Duchess arrives at the University of Chichester's Engineering and Digital Technology Park, Sussex, wearing a striking green leather pencil skirt by Boss, paired with a button-up by ready-to-wear label & Other Stories.